Hilary

The Prince and the Pauper By: Mark Twain Reviewed by Hilary

Tom Canty was born into a family of beggars and thieves. He was a pauper. Tom always dreamed of a different life. He always dreamed of someday meeting a real prince or even seeing one. One day he visits Westminster and meets a real prince! It turns out that they are not only the same age, but they could be twins! They decide to change lives. Prince Edward goes on treacherous adventures, getting thrown into jail and almost being killed several times. He makes many attempts of escaping to go back to his royal life that he truly misses. Meanwhile, Tom Canty is living the dream. People are dressing and feeding him. Though he does feel a little bad about abandoning his kind mother and sisters. Then he remembers how cruel his father is and how he beats him. Will Tom give up his life as a prince and will Prince Edwards be able to escape from Tom's cruel father?

Hilary, Your synopsis was so detailed and fantastic. Going from being poor and then being a prince must be a big change, it is probably a fun change though. For Prince Edward it must be a big change for him too. He probably hates being Tom Canty for that period of time. I wouldn't want to be in Tom's place either. Can you imagine having someone you don't know look and sound exactly like you? I can't. -Eden

Hilary, Your book sounds so good because you added discriptive langauge. It was probably hard for him to go from a poor person to a prince it's a big change. -Reid Hilary, I think you are a really good writer too! This is amazing! You added so much detail and added everything someone would need to have a PERFECT summary! I have heard the story of The Princess and The Pauper but never the Prince and the Pauper! I bet it is just as good, though! Great job Hilary! -Haley

Hilary, Your synopsis is great! I also like when you said,"Will Tom give up his life as a prince and will Prince Edwards be able to escape from Tom's cruel father?" I hope that Tom will change back to his real life. You also added a lot of detail and good job. -Lilly

Hilary, WOW. I can't belive how Amazing your synopsis is. I can't wait to read your book!!! I **LOVE** when you said "Will Tom give up his life as a prince and Will Prince Edwards be able to escape Toms cruel father." You made this book seem sooo exciting I just can't wait to read it!!!!!! **FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!** -Jane

Hilary- I loved you sanopsis it was amazing.I can't what to read the book it sounds so good.Amazing job Hilary. congrats! -Ashley